Raven SmarTrax Installation guide

Brand: Raven

Model: SmarTrax

Type: Installation guide

Raven SmarTrax is an advanced steering system that provides hands-free steering of your machine using GPS coordinates. It helps you to automate steering tasks, increasing accuracy and reducing fatigue, especially during long working hours. With SmarTrax, you can focus on other important aspects of your operation while the system takes care of precise steering. This can lead to improved efficiency, reduced input costs, and increased yields.

Case IH Patriot 250 and New Holland

SP3500 - Steering Ready

SmarTrax™ Installation Manual

P/N 016-5032-085 Rev B 09/15 E22883

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,

Raven Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any

liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained

herein.

Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential

damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss, or

impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability to use, this system or any of

its components. Raven Industries shall not be held responsible for any

modifications or repairs made outside our facilities, nor damages resulting from

inadequate maintenance of this system.

As with all wireless and satellite signals, several factors may affect the availability

and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services (e.g.

GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the

accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot

guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of

systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these

services. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of any of these

signals or services for other than the stated purpose.

Disclaimer

©Raven Industries, Inc. 2012, 2014

Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 Important Safety Information................................................. 1

Hydraulic Safety ........................................................................................................................ 2

Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................ 2

Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................. 3

Updates ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................................... 4

Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 4

Point of Reference ............................................................................................................... 4

Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 3 Cab Component Installation .................................................. 7

Install the Case IH Interface Box ............................................................................................... 7

Install the SmarTrax Node ......................................................................................................... 8

Mount the SmarTrax Node .................................................................................................. 8

Node Mounting Locations .................................................................................................... 9

Install the Node Harness ......................................................................................................... 10

Check the Machine’s Flow Switch Configuration .................................................................... 11

Foot Switch ............................................................................................................................. 12

System Diagrams .................................................................................................................... 14

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Important Safety

Information

Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions included with your implement and/or controller

carefully before installing the SmarTrax™ system.

• Follow all safety information presented within this manual.

• If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact

your local Raven dealer for support.

• Follow all safety labels affixed to the SmarTrax system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good

condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged

safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.

When operating the machine after installing the SmarTrax system, observe the following safety measures:

• Be alert and aware of surroundings.

• Do not operate the SmarTrax system or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or

an illegal substance.

• Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when SmarTrax is engaged.

• Disable SmarTrax when existing the operator’s seat and machine.

• Do not drive the machine with SmarTrax enabled on any public road.

• Determine and maintain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for

disabling SmarTrax when the safe working distance has diminished.

• When starting the machine for the first time after installing SmarTrax, be sure that all persons stand clear in

case a hose has not been properly tightened.

• The machine must remain stationary and switched off during SmarTrax installation or maintenance.

NOTICE

WARNING

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Hydraulic Safety

• Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on

the hydraulic system.

• Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be

taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized.

• When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purging is required, be aware that the hydraulic fluid may be

extremely hot and under high pressure. Caution must be exercised.

• Any work performed on the hydraulic system must be done in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s

approved maintenance instructions.

• When installing SmarTrax hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure

that precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the

machine’s hydraulic system. Object or materials that are able to bypass the machine’s hydraulic filtration

system will reduce performance and possibly damage the SmarTrax valve.

Electrical Safety

• Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power

leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.

• Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be connected.

CAUTION

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting-edge,

hands-free steering of the machine via Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates.

This manual applies to the following machines:

MAKE: Case IH

MODEL: Patriot 250

MAKE: New Holland

MODEL: SP3500

FIGURE 1. Case IH Patriot 250

Updates

Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website:

http://www.ravenhelp.com

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Preparing for Installation

Before installing the SmarTrax system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn off the

machine and leave it turned off for the duration of the installation process. Bleed pressure from the hydraulic

system by loosening the hydraulic fittings slowly, where applicable.

During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure the carefully read the instructions in this

manual as you complete the installation process.

Recommendations

Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the SmarTrax system

for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax system to another machine:

• Ensure the machine’s hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the

machine’s hydraulic system (e.g., pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic

hoses, etc.).

• Ensure the machine’s hydraulic valve is using fresh oil and debris is flushed from the hydraulic hoses,

valves, and filters.

Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the SmarTrax system:

• Use part numbers to identify the parts.

• Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.

• Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.

Point of Reference

The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.

Kit Contents

This section contains a list of the components that are included in the SmarTrax kit. Before beginning the

SmarTrax installation, compare the items in the kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about

the kit, contact your Raven dealer.

TABLE 1. SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5032-085)

Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

Not Pictured

Manual - SmarTrax and SmartSteer

Calibration & Operation

016-0171-277 1

Not Pictured

Manual - Case IH Patriot 250 and New

Holland SP3500 SmarTrax Installation

016-5032-085 1

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Node - SmarTrax RTK 063-0173-228 1

Interface - Case IH Box 063-0173-038 1

Plate - Node Mounting 107-0172-084 1

Cable - Case IH Box Interface to SmarTrax

RTK Node

115-4001-127 1

Bolt - M6 Hex 311-0070-010 4

Nut - 3/8”-16 UNC 3B Nylon Insert Lock 312-4000-061 3

Nut - M6 Lock 312-4000-207 4

Washer - 1/4” Lock 313-1000-016 4

Washer - 0.25” ID x 0.562” OD 313-2300-009 4

TABLE 1. SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5032-085)

Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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Cab Component

Installation

Install the Case IH Interface Box

FIGURE 1. Case IH Interface Cable Connected to the Case Interface Box

1. Connect the existing Case steering control cables to the Case interface box (P/N 063-0173-038).

Note: The steering control cables are located behind the right-rear corner of the seat, under the fuse

panel cover.

FIGURE 2. Double-Sided Tap on Case Interface Box

Existing Case

Steering Control

Cables

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2. Remove the backing from the double-sided tape strips and adhere the Case interface box to an open area

in the fuse panel location.

Install the SmarTrax Node

Mount the SmarTrax Node

FIGURE 3. Node Mounting Location

1. Remove the plastic molding behind the seat by removing the nuts and bolts used to secure it.

2. Install the node mounting bracket (P/N 107-0172-084) in the tapped holes on the back wall of the cab using

four M6 hex bolts (P/N 311-0070-010), four washers (P/N 313-2300-009), and four 5/16” lock washers.

Important: Install the washers on the bottom bolts between the wall and the

mounting plate to level the node. The mounting plate must be within +/-

2° of level to the wall for the SmarTrax system to operate properly.

Note:

Install the node mounting bracket so that the cable connectors of the node (P/N 063-0173-228)

face the operators seat when installed.

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FIGURE 4. SmarTrax Node Installed

3. Mount the SmarTrax node to the node mounting bracket using three 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts

(P/N 312-1001-164).

Node Mounting Locations

FIGURE 5. Node Mounting

When choosing the location for the SmarTrax node, consider the following points:

• Mount the SmarTrax node inside the machine’s cab on a flat, level surface for proper performance and

cable connection.

• One of the six numbered direction arrows on the node must be oriented in the direction of forward vehicle

travel, one arrow pointing straight up, and two of the arrows parallel to the ground.

Note: Make a note of the number of the arrow that is oriented in the direction of forward vehicle travel.

This number will be needed during the SmarTrax calibration process.

• The node mounting location must not create tripping hazards.

• Mount the node in a location where it will not be kicked or jarred during normal equipment operation.

• The location must allow cable routing to avoid crimping or damaging the cables or the node connections.

• Securely fasten the node using bolts or screws through at least two of the three mounting holes. When

mounted properly, the node should not become loose or rotate.

Direction Arrows

Any two arrows must

be parallel with level

ground

Mounting Tabs

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Install the Node Harness

FIGURE 6. Node Harness Installed on the Node

1. Install the two large, rectangular connectors of the node harness (P/N 115-4001-127) into the correct ports

of the node, tightening the bolts on the harness connectors to secure the connections.

Note: The connectors should be pointing toward the operator’s seat.

2. Connect the round, 37-pin connector from the node harness to the 37-pin port of the Case interface box

(P/N 063-0173-038).

FIGURE 7. Machine’s CAN System Connection

3. Connect the CAN connector to the machine’s existing CAN system.

Note: For easier cable routing, the machine’s CAN cable can be disconnected from the connector in the

side panel and routed to the fuse panel location as shown in Figure 8 above.

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FIGURE 8. DGPS OUT Connected to Console Receiver Connection

4. Route and connect the DGPS OUT connector to the console’s DGPS connector.

5. Connect the CASE GPS connection and the DGPS IN connection from the node harness cable together.

6. Loop and tie-off the ENABLE cable connection, securing it with plastic cable ties as necessary.

Note: The ENABLE connector is not used in the SmarTrax system. Ensure the cable is secured away

from moving parts and heat sources.

Check the Machine’s Flow Switch

Configuration

Note: A change to the flow switch in Case IH Patriot Steering-Ready machines causes the disengage

signal to not change state. Complete the following steps to ensure the disengage signal is fully

functional.

FIGURE 9. Flow Switch Configuration

Console

Cable

Console

Receiver

DGPS

Connection

DGPS OUT

(Node

Harness

Connection)

New Flow Switch

(Cable Out Bottom)

Old Flow Switch

(Cable Out Top)

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1. Identify the machine’s flow switch configuration as shown in Figure 9 above.

a. If the cable is coming out of the top of the flow switch, proceed to the Foot Switch section.

b. If the cable is coming out of the bottom of the flow switch, proceed to the next step.

2. Disconnect the flow switch cable from the machine’s hydraulic valve.

3. Install the 6” sense adapter cable (P/N 115-0172-218) between the flow switch cable connection and the

machine’s hydraulic valve.

4. Go to www.ravenhelp.com > Software Updates > Guidance and Steering > SmarTrax™ and

SmarTrax™ RTK to download software version 6.0.41.

5. Follow the directions to update the SmarTrax software.

6. In the field computer, select the CIH SPX 2240 2014 machine preset.

Foot Switch

FIGURE 10. Foot Switch

A factory-installed switch is located on the floor of the machine’s cab. Use this foot switch to engage and

disengage the SmarTrax system after installation and calibration of the system is complete. Refer to the

SmarTrax and SmartSteer Calibration & Operation Manual (P/N 016-0171-277) for instructions on performing

the system calibration.

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FIGURE 11. Node Wiring Diagram

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System Diagrams

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